The costumes and embellishments of the Mughal era form the foundation of Indian couture. Anarkalis, angarkhas, kalidars and sherwanis have their origins in this period; so does the ethereal chikankari. Royal patronage to the finest craftsmanship made the era a spectacular chapter in India’s sartorial history

3-finger gold and pearl ring, by Eina Ahluwalia, for Breathing Space, Kolkata.
Gold bangles with coloured stones, kundan bangles and wood and pearl ring, all at Curio Cottage; topaz earrings and gold and emerald earring (worn on hat), both from Amrapali. All in Mumbai.